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Abstract
An appliance includes a steam application device having a main body which includes an inlet section to receive steam, an applicator to apply the steam to a surface, and a swivel assembly to swivel the applicator and the main body relative to each other. The appliance further includes a portable steamer to (i) attach to the steam application device and (ii) detach from the steam application device (e.g., in a simple lift away manner). The portable steamer has a steam generator which generates the steam, and an outlet section which connects to the inlet section of the main body of the steam application device when the portable steamer is attached to the steam application device. The outlet section provides the steam from the steam generator to the inlet section of the main body of the steam application device when the portable steamer is attached to the steam application device.
Description
The cross reference of related application
The rights and interests of the U.S. Provisional Application series No.61/439023 submitting on February 3rd, 1 in the lower the application of 35U.S.C. § 119 (e), autograph is " STEAM MOP ", its content and instruct thus by reference its full content and be incorporated into this.
Background technology
Conventional steam mop is included in that an end has mopstick and the mop outer cover at opposed end with steelframe.This mop outer cover comprises: water tank, electrodynamic pump and steam-boiler.The fabric steam pocket that this steelframe is made by textile material covers.
During operation, operator is full of water by the water tank in mop outer cover, and connects this steam mop.Electrodynamic pump in mop outer cover is sent water from water tank to steam-boiler, and steam-boiler in mop outer cover converts water to steam to apply (application) at steelframe place.Cover steelframe fabric steam pocket thereby can be in response to operator's push-and-pull steam mop and carry out steam wiping on floor on floor.
Summary of the invention
Improved steam apparatus comprises: (i) steam bringing device (for example, mop), it is equipped with for providing and strengthens turning of maneuverability, (ii) Portable steam source (or steam engine), it provides steam to use for steam bringing device, and be independent of steam bringing device and use (for example,, by independent mode).Utilize this combination, user can be convenient and be effectively utilized the Portable steam machine that is attached to steam bringing device and (for example clean kinds of surface, floor, malthoid, hardwood flooring etc.), and the utilization Portable steam machine separated with steam bringing device cleans other surface (for example, counter top, wall etc.).
An embodiment is devoted to provide one group of apparatus, and it comprises: steam bringing device, and this steam bringing device has and comprises for receiving the main body of the intake section of steam; Be constructed and be arranged to apply to a surface applicator (applicator) of steam; And rotary components, this rotary components is set up and is arranged to rotate relative to one another this applicator and main body.This apparatus also comprises Portable steam machine, and this Portable steam machine is constructed and is arranged to, and is (i) attached to this steam bringing device, with (ii) from this steam bringing device separated (for example,, by simply putting forward out (lift away) mode).These Portable steam facility have steam generator, and this steam generator is constructed and is arranged to generating steam; And exit portion, this exit portion is constructed and is arranged to, and when this Portable steam machine is attached to this steam bringing device, is connected to the intake section of the main body of this steam bringing device.This exit portion is constructed and is arranged to, and when this Portable steam machine is attached to this steam bringing device, the steam from this steam generator is provided to the intake section of the main body of this steam bringing device.
In some are arranged, this steam bringing device is independent of Portable steam machine and forms whole rotary mop.Similarly, this Portable steam machine does not need to carry any wiping load (wiping force for example, being applied by user.In these are arranged, the main body of this steam bringing device is constructed and is arranged to, and when this Portable steam machine is attached to this steam bringing device, this Portable steam machine is held in the arms in a cavity.As a result, the exit portion of this Portable steam machine can form robust and be connected reliably with the intake section of the main body of this steam bringing device.
In some are arranged, by the cavity of the main part limitation of this steam bringing device, be C shape opening, and the central shaft of this rotary mop is through this cavity.However, this main body is still carried customer-furnished wiping force, alleviate thus the needs that this Portable steam machine are exposed to wiping force, otherwise it may make this Portable steam machine aging prematurely, or otherwise can disturb this Portable steam machine to be connected with the steam between steam bringing device.And this modularization of vapour source makes the user can be easily that Portable steam machine is separated with steam bringing device, and uses independently Portable steam machine (for example,, for Garbage cabinet table top).
Other embodiment is devoted to provide steam appliance system, assembly, device, annex, its combination etc.Some embodiment are devoted to provide the whole bag of tricks relating in manufacturing and/or operating steam apparatus.
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Aforementioned and other object, feature and advantage according to below to as description illustrative, the specific embodiment of the invention in the accompanying drawings become clear, wherein, run through different views, same reference numerals refers to same section.Accompanying drawing needn't scale, and focuses on the contrary in the principle of example each embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 1 has to be (i) equipped with for providing to strengthen the steam bringing device of turning of maneuverability and the (ii) front view of the apparatus in Portable steam source.
Fig. 2 is the close up view of a part of the apparatus of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 be Fig. 1 apparatus this part but from another close up view of another angle.
Fig. 4 is another close up view this part, from different perspectives of the apparatus of Fig. 1.
Fig. 5 is the view of a part for this apparatus when having removed Portable steam source.
Fig. 6 is the detailed view in Portable steam source.
Fig. 7 is the detailed view from the Portable steam source of another angle.
Fig. 8 is according to the schematic diagram of the electronic circuit of the apparatus of an embodiment, Fig. 1.
Fig. 9 is according to the schematic diagram of the electronic circuit of the apparatus of another embodiment, Fig. 1.
Figure 10 is according to the schematic diagram of the electronic circuit of the apparatus of another embodiment, Fig. 1.
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Improved steam apparatus comprises: be equipped with for provide strengthen maneuverability the steam bringing device of turning (for example, mop), with Portable steam source (or steam engine), it provides steam to use for steam bringing device, and for being independent of steam bringing device.Specifically, particularly, when Portable steam machine is attached to steam bringing device, kinds of surface (for example, utilizing the spinning movement being provided by steam bringing device to clean tile floor, malthoid, hardwood flooring etc.) can be provided user convenient and effectively.In addition, when Portable steam machine is separated from steam bringing device, user can support Portable steam machine by hand-held, for example, to clean other surface (, counter top, wall, furniture etc.).
Fig. 1 shows to have and strengthens the apparatus 20 of turning with modular characteristics portion.Specifically, apparatus 20 comprises steam bringing device 22 and Portable steam machine 24.This Portable steam machine 24 be constructed and be arranged to be attached to expediently steam bringing device 22 with for example, from steam bringing device 22 separated (, shown in arrow 26).
Fig. 2-7 provide the additional visual angle of the various piece of apparatus 20.Specifically, Fig. 2-4 provide the additional visual angle of the bottom of apparatus 20.In addition, Fig. 5 shows the detail of steam bringing device 22 when removing Portable steam machine 24.And Fig. 6-7 show the detail of Portable steam machine 24.
It should be understood that main body 30 is roughly C shape (for example, referring to Fig. 2) and for example limits a cavity 52(, referring to Fig. 5) to keep Portable steam machine 24.As seen best in Fig. 5, the mid portion 44 of main body 30 comprises: for receiving the intake section 54 of steam, and enable Portable steam machine 24 to lock onto the one group of little protuberance (tab) 56 in the position in cavity 52.Utilize this C shape geometry, when Portable steam machine 24 being attached to main body 30 and being connected with intake section 54, main body 30 by robust and the mode that supports reliably Portable steam machine 24 hold in the arms Portable steam machine 24.In addition; intake section 54 organizes with this recess that little protuberance 56 is positioned at this C shape geometry; for example, to protect their be not damaged (, avoid assembling dust and dirt (otherwise it will disturb their operation) on these features, prevent physical damage etc.) when Portable steam machine 24 is separated from main body 30.
In some are arranged, the central shaft 48 of mop 46 is through cavity 52(Fig. 1), but the structure of main body 30 still provides enough bearing strengths, to keep the robustness of mop 46, and make thus user to apply significant wiping force to surface 50, effectively to clean.And, this geometry makes Portable steam machine 24 can have relatively large but modular form factor, and make the Portable steam machine 24 can be by simply putting forward evolution formula from 22 separation of steam bringing device, and be attached to steam bringing device 22 by simple inserted mode.
Flexible steam path 64(Fig. 3 and 5 of rotary components 32) provide the steam channel from main body 30 to applicator 34.Along these circuits, it should be understood that the channel 70 in main body 30 leads to the outlet (referring to Fig. 5) of end 42 from intake section 54, and the flexible steam path 64 of rotary components 32 extends to applicator 34 by this passage 70.Therefore, steam is passed to reliably applicator 34 for wipe surfaces 50 uses by passage 70 from intake section 54.
For Portable steam machine 24 is attached to steam bringing device 22, user picks up Portable steam machine 24 by Portable steam machine handle 90, and this Portable steam machine 24 is inserted in cavity 52, and exit portion 92(Fig. 6 of Portable steam machine outer cover 80) face intake section 54(Fig. 5 of the main body 30 of steam bringing device 22) (also referring to the arrow 26 in Fig. 1).Along with Portable steam machine 24 enters cavity 54, exit portion 92 is attached with intake section 54, the tight connection that can pass through to form steam, and this group arranging around exit portion 92 is grabbed ring 98(Fig. 6) latch to this that arrange around intake section 54 and organize little protuberance 56.As a result, Portable steam machine 24 remains in the cavity 52 of main body 30 regularly, and exit portion 92 and intake section 54 tight attachment.
For cavity 52 releases from main body 30 by Portable steam machine 24, user depresses this group one or more (Fig. 6) in can press push button 96.As response, this group is grabbed ring 98 and is unclamped from organizing little protuberance 56 around this of intake section 54.When keeping Portable steam machine handle 90, user then can make exit portion 92 depart from from intake section 54, and by simply putting forward evolution formula, Portable steam machine 24 is removed from cavity 52.
It should be understood that grabbing ring 98 these groups that are connected with this group can press push button 96 form reliable actuating mechanism.This actuatable mechanism not only can control attached and separated with respect to steam bringing device 22, and this actuatable mechanism can also control attached and separated for other annex of Portable steam machine 24 and auxiliary equipment.
For utilizing steam operation applicator 20, user is full of water (referring to Fig. 3 and 7) by opening 110 by water tank 82.Water tank 82 is provided with nut 112, once be full of water tank 82 to prevent that user from completing, the water in water tank 82 overflows back by opening 110.Water tank 82 is also provided with window 114(and is just in time positioned at below opening 10) so that user can identify the horizontal plane in water tank 82.
Next, user inserts cable 108 in supply socket.(referring to Fig. 3) fixed or received to the slit 116 that a part for cable 108 can be limited by Portable steam machine outer cover 80.And in some are arranged, it is optional utilizing cable 108, and electric power can provide to Portable steam machine 24 from being arranged in the battery of Portable steam machine outer cover 80.
User then connects Portable steam machine 24, and by pump 84 for example, by particular pump transmission rate (, basic, normal, high etc.) operation.For this reason, electronic circuit 88 provides variable steam function, and user provides user to input by user interface 102 to controller 100, to identify specific steam setting.As response, controller 100 provides electric power to steam generator 86, and directs pump 84 is by selecting pump rate from water tank 82 to steam generator 86 pumps water.
In some are arranged, user interface 102 comprises that single button is as control inputs, and a series of light emitting diode (LED) is to provide visual output.In these are arranged, user presses button simply, for example, to pass through different pump rates by endless form (, via a plurality of button press) switchable pump 84, and wishes pump rate (for example,, via the output of not sharing the same light) until LED visually indicates.The control of other type (for example, knob, a plurality of button, switch etc.) and the optical indicator (for example, LCD, pixelation demonstration etc.) of other type are applicable equally.
In response to user's input, pump 84 is sent water from water tank 82 to steam generator 86.Water delivery rate depends on that the pump rate being arranged by user interface 102 by user arranges.
In this, be understood that, Portable steam machine 24 operates by mode of attachment when this Portable steam machine 24 is attached to steam bringing device 22, and when this Portable steam machine 24 is separated from steam bringing device 22, press not mode of attachment and operate as independent steam engine.Portable steam machine 24 can detect this Portable steam machine 24 via sensor 104 and whether be attached to steam bringing device 22.Specifically, sensor 104 outputs (for example have the first value when Portable steam machine 24 is attached to steam bringing device 22, the electronic signal for example, high voltage), when this Portable steam machine 24 is separated from steam bringing device 22 with the second value (, low-voltage or no-voltage).Controller 100 receives this electronic signal and operates by appropriate pattern.
In some are arranged, sensor 104 is the contact-free sensing components such as hall effect sensor or magnetic switch, and it can detect according to the magnetic source on steam bringing device 22 magnetic field or change of magnetic field strength.This layout alleviates for the successional needs of electric power between Portable steam machine 24 and steam bringing device 22.
When Portable steam machine 24 being attached to steam bringing device 22 and moving by mode of attachment, trigger 94 is disabled.Therefore,, when Portable steam machine 24 is attached to steam bringing device 22, even if pushing trigger 94, user do not exist operation to change yet.On the contrary, Portable steam machine 24 is ignored the operation of trigger 94, and the steam being generated by steam generator 86 is released into intake section 54(Fig. 5 simply), with by steam delivery to applicator 34.Along these circuits, along with steam generator 86 receives the water of self-pumping 84 and converts water to steam, steam is expelled to the intake section 54 of steam bringing device 22 immediately by exit portion 92.
Yet, when Portable steam machine 24 is separated and during by mode of attachment operation, trigger 94 is activated from steam bringing device 22.Here, user pushes trigger 94 to pass through exit portion 92 released vapours.Therefore,, when Portable steam machine 24 is pressed not mode of attachment operation, user can grip Portable steam machine handle 90 by enough hands, and a finger of this hand discharges with control steam on trigger 94.When finger actuated this trigger 94 of user, the steam under pressure exits exit portion 92(Fig. 6).Then, user can directly be applied to this steam surface or likely for example, by auxiliary equipment or extension (, being gripped by user's another hand), for example steam is delivered to more accurately to surface, clean and/or steam treatment (, sterilizing).
Comprise being suitable for the U.S. Patent application No.12/554477 that the multiple steam annex that uses submits on September 4th, 2009 and disclose of steam applicator, pipeline and auxiliary equipment etc. in being published as U.S. Patent application No.2010/0212098 on August 26th, 2010, its content and instruct by reference its full content and be incorporated into this.Be similarly, be suitable for the U.S. Patent application No.12/779507 that other steam annex of using submits on May 13rd, 2010 and disclose in being published as U.S. Patent application No.2010/0269287 on October 28th, 2010, its content and instruct by reference its full content and be incorporated into this.
Vibrating detector 106 is constructed and is arranged to detect the movement of Portable steam machine 24.Specifically, when vibrating detector 106 detects when mobile, vibrating detector 106 instructs controller 100 replacement timers (for example, counter of the internal counter in controller 100, controller 100 outsides etc.).As long as (this timer does not expire, as long as this timer does not reach scheduled time restriction, as 30 seconds, one minute, two minutes, five minutes etc.), this Portable steam machine 24 just keeps connecting, and controller 100 continues to steam generator 86 power supplies, and directs pump 84 is by selected pump rate operation.Yet, if timer for want of the mobile of vibrating detector 106 detect and expire, Portable steam machine 24 cuts out automatically and controller 100 stops the operation of pump 84 and steam generator 86.This operating in closed Portable steam machine 24 after the predetermined inertia period safely.Below, with reference to Fig. 8-10, provide further details.
Fig. 8-10th, according to different embodiment for three different circuit diagrams of variable steam are provided to apparatus 20.As mentioned briefly a little earlier, adopt the apparatus 20 of the form of steam mop 46 or Portable steam machine 24 to comprise: steam generator 86, water tank 82 and the mechanical pump 84 being communicated with steam generator 86 and pump 84, wherein, pump 84 can be configured to, from water tank 82 to steam generator 86 pumps water, with generating steam.The number of stroke being triggered by mechanical pump 84, the and therefore water yield from water tank 82 to steam generator 86 pumpings can be by user interface 102(as the switch switching between at least two different pump rates (switch of mark " SW " referring to Fig. 8)) control inputs is controlled.In these examples, this pump rate may be scheduled to, and by actuation switch SW, user is switched simply between the preset speed of difference.This variable steam feature allows to generate different quantity of steams, and from exit portion 92 outputs (Fig. 6).
In Fig. 8, IC1, IC2 and IC3, together with adjacent component, form the Switching Power Supply with 9V DC output.IC4 is 8 the single-chip microprocessors controller 100 of the electronic circuit 88 in Fig. 6 and 7 (also referring to), and it is controlled by user interface 102 by user, and controls rate of pumping again (that is, every specific time period stroke/mobile number).Once by 24 energisings of Portable steam machine, this Switching Power Supply will provide 9V DC output, and it is progressively reduced to 5V by IC5.Whether the Portable steam machine outer cover 80 that IC7AST137 hall effect sensor can be used to detect Portable steam machine 24 is arranged in the main body 30 of steam bringing device 22 (also referring to the sensor 104 in Fig. 6-7).When Portable steam machine outer cover 80 is coupled to main body 30, this function class is similar to function as shown in Figure 9, below, will be described in more detail.Two LED(LED1 and LED2) will glimmer, and LED3-5 can close.The pin 10 of IC4 is in low voltage level, and Q1 closes (pump does not work).
Once user presses or actuation switch SW, LED1, LED2 and LED3 will connect, and microprocessor can generate PWM(pulse width modulation) signal to be to enable Q1.Approximately 4.2VDC will be provided for mechanical pump (for example, low steam rate).IC6AST137 can be used to the mobile quantity of pump 84 in this period (for example, pump stroke number) to count.Optionally, this microprocessor can regulate pwm signal, to keep constant mobile number.In one embodiment, the change-over switch SW following function (for example, closing-low steam rate-middle steam rate-Gao steam rate) that can circulate.
Following table has been summarized the movement for three different steam rates (for example, pump stroke) number and the starting voltage according to an embodiment.The speed of the piston in different starting resistor driving device pumps 84, with send must quantity stroke or movement (for example, 6.0V is for driving or sending 72 strokes).
| Steam rate | Movement in this period or number of stroke | Starting resistor |
| Low | 40 | 4.2V |
| In | 60 | 5.0V |
| High | 72 | 6.0V |
In one embodiment, and as mentioned briefly a little earlier, once mechanical pump 84 activities, internal timer just can start counting, and microprocessor can cut out mechanical pump 84 after inside counting reached for 30 seconds.Optionally, one or more vibrating sensor BZ that can be connected in parallel, to increase sensitivity.In some cases, this internal timer can be reset when processor detects the voltage levvl variation (for example,, from high voltage to low-voltage or from low-voltage to high voltage) on pin 15.In other cases, Portable steam machine 24 can mobile cut out while reaching for 30 second automatically not detecting.For example, automatically closing characteristics can and goal trigger mechanism or cartridge type ball switch.In these examples, closing characteristics are processed the movement of (work off) cleaning appliance 10 automatically.In one embodiment, when Portable steam machine outer cover 80 is separated from main body 30, the normal operating of interrupteur SW can be together with closing characteristics are disabled automatically.
In some cases, low, in and high steam rate can be associated to the quantity of steam of generation per minute.For example, low steam rate can comprise 20% dutycycle, and to send the steam of 17mL/min, middle steam rate can comprise 50% dutycycle, and to send the steam of 24mL/min, and high steam rate can comprise 80% dutycycle, to send the steam of 28mL/min.In 10 second make and break periods, 20% dutycycle means, and this unit can be closed to reach for 2 seconds and connect and reach for 8 seconds, and carrys out repetition according to this.
In Fig. 9, IC1, IC2 and IC3, together with adjacent component, form the Switching Power Supply with 9V DC output.IC4 can be 8 single-chip microprocessors, its by user by user interface 102(Fig. 6) open control, and control successively rate of pumping.Once by 24 energisings of Portable steam machine, this Switching Power Supply just can provide the output of 9V DC, and it is progressively reduced to 5V by IC5.LED1 and LED2 can glimmer, and LED3-5 can close.The pin 10 of IC4 is in low voltage level, and Q1 closes (for example, pump inertia).
Once user's actuation switch SW, LED1, LED2 and LED3 just will connect, and microprocessor can generate pwm signal to enable Q1.Approximately 4.2V DC will be provided for pump (for example, low steam rate).IC6AST137 can be used to the mobile quantity of pump in this specific time period (for example, pump stroke number) to count.Optionally, this microprocessor can regulate pwm signal, to keep constant mobile number.In one embodiment, the change-over switch SW following function (for example, closing-low steam rate-middle steam rate-Gao steam rate) that can circulate.
Following table has been summarized the movement for three different steam rates (for example, pump stroke) number and the starting voltage according to an embodiment.The speed of the piston in different starting resistor driving device pumps 84, with send must quantity stroke or movement (for example, 6.0V is for driving or sending 72 strokes).
| Steam rate | Movement in this period or number of stroke | Starting resistor |
| Low | 40 | 4.2V |
| In | 60 | 5.0V |
| High | 72 | 6.0V |
In one embodiment, once mechanical pump 84 activities, internal timer just can start counting, and microprocessor can cut out mechanical pump after inside counting reached for 30 seconds.Optionally, vibrating sensor (BZ1 and BZ2) can be connected in parallel to increase sensitivity.In some cases, this internal timer can be reset when processor detects the voltage levvl variation (for example,, from high voltage to low-voltage or from low-voltage to high voltage) on pin 10.In other cases, Portable steam machine 24 can mobile cut out while reaching for 30 second automatically not detecting.
In Figure 10, IC1, IC2 and IC3, together with adjacent component, form the Switching Power Supply with 5.9V DC output.IC4 can be 8 single-chip microprocessors, its by user by user interface 102(Fig. 6) control, and control rate of pumping again.Once by 24 energisings of Portable steam machine, this Switching Power Supply just can provide 5.8V DC output, and it is progressively reduced to 5V by R8 and ZD1.LED1 and LED2 can glimmer after energising, and the pin 2 of IC4 can be in low-voltage, and the 2nd IC4 can be in low voltage level, and Q3 closes (for example, pump inertia).
Once user's actuation switch SW, LED1 is by connection and LED2 will close.Microprocessor can generate pwm signal (0.2ms connect and 0.1ms cut out) to enable Q3.Approximately 4.4V to 4.5V DC will be provided for pump (for example, low steam rate operation).When interrupteur SW is activated again, LED1 will close and LED2 will connect, and microprocessor will generate for enabling the high level signal of Q3, and to pump, for example provides about 5.7V to 5.8V DC(, high steam rate).When interrupteur SW is activated again, microprocessor can generate low voltage signal, to close Q3.LED can glimmer (referring to the LED in the user interface 102 of Fig. 6) on optical indicator, and pump 84 can stop.
It should be understood that various other circuit are applicable to be formed for the electronic circuit of steam mop 46.Sort circuit can comprise: IC, application-specific integrated circuit, field programmable gate array (FPGA), microcontroller and memory, analog circuit, its combination etc.
As mentioned above, improved steam apparatus 20 comprises: be (i) equipped with for the steam bringing device 22 of turning of the maneuverability of enhancing is provided, and Portable steam source 24, it provides steam to use for steam bringing device 22, and is suitable for using by independent mode.Utilize this combination, user can be convenient and be effectively utilized the Portable steam machine 24 that is attached to steam bringing device 22 and (for example clean kinds of surface, floor, malthoid, hardwood flooring etc.), utilization for example, from this clean other surface (, counter top, wall etc.) of Portable steam machine 24 of steam bringing device 22 separation.
Although specifically illustrate and described each embodiment of the present invention, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that, in the situation that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention that limit as appended claims, can to it, carry out various changes in form and details.
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1. an apparatus, this apparatus comprises:
Steam bringing device, this steam bringing device has:
Main body, comprises for receiving the intake section of steam,
Applicator, is constructed and is arranged to apply steam to a surface, and
Rotary components, this rotary components is constructed and is arranged to make applicator and main body relative to each other to rotate; With
Portable steam machine, this Portable steam machine is constructed and is arranged to be (i) attached to described steam bringing device, and with (ii) separated from described steam bringing device, described Portable steam facility have:
Steam generator, is constructed and is arranged to generating steam, and
Exit portion, be constructed and be arranged to, when Portable steam machine is attached to steam bringing device, be connected to the intake section of the main body of steam bringing device, this exit portion is constructed and is arranged to, when Portable steam machine is attached to steam bringing device, the steam from steam generator is provided to the intake section of the main body of steam bringing device.
2. apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, described steam bringing device also has mopstick;
Wherein, the first end of main body is connected to mopstick;
Wherein, the second end of main body is connected to rotary components; And
Wherein, mopstick, main body, rotary components and applicator are roughly by the array structure layout that forms mop, and user can utilize applicator wipe surfaces by described mop when gripping mopstick.
3. apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, described main part limitation one cavity, this cavity for holding in the arms this Portable steam machine when Portable steam machine is attached to steam bringing device.
4. apparatus according to claim 3, wherein, this steam generator also has:
For keeping the water tank of water, the intake section of the exit portion of steam generator and steam bringing device, when Portable steam machine is held in the arms in cavity, is arranged between mopstick and water tank.
5. apparatus according to claim 3, wherein, mopstick and rotary components limit the central shaft of mop; And
Wherein, main body is C shape, and the central shaft of mop is through the cavity by main part limitation.
6. apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, described rotary components comprises:
First group of hinge, controls the height of mopstick when utilizing applicator wipe surfaces user; With
Second group of hinge, controls left comer deflection and the right corner deflection of applicator when utilizing applicator wipe surfaces user.
7. apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, described first group of hinge limits the first pivotal line;
Wherein, described second group of hinge limits the second pivotal line; And
Wherein, described the first pivotal line is approximately perpendicular to described the second pivotal line, so that user can apply rotation to applicator moving forward and backward mopstick when utilizing applicator wipe surfaces.
8. apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, Portable steam machine also has:
Portable steam machine handle, this Portable steam machine handle is coupled to steam generator and exit portion, described Portable steam machine handle is constructed and is arranged to, when Portable steam machine is separated from this steam bringing device, by user's handling, in the mode by being independent of by mopstick, main body, rotary components and the formed mop of applicator, provide the steam from steam generator.
9. apparatus according to claim 8, wherein, Portable steam machine also has:
Sensor, is constructed and is arranged to provide the electronic signal that has the first value and have second value different from described the first value when Portable steam machine is attached to steam bringing device when this Portable steam machine is separated from steam bringing device.
10. apparatus according to claim 9, wherein, Portable steam machine also has:
Trigger, this trigger arranges along this Portable steam machine handle, the position of this trigger is (i) ignored by steam generator when electronic signal has the first value, and (ii) when electronic signal has the second value, controls steam from steam generator by the release of exit portion.
11. apparatus according to claim 10, wherein, described sensor is hall effect sensor, this hall effect sensor makes it possible in the situation that lack the electric continuity with steam bringing device, detect Portable steam machine and be attached to steam bringing device or separated with steam bringing device.
12. apparatus according to claim 8, wherein, Portable steam machine also has:
One group can press push button, this group can press push button for when Portable steam machine is attached to steam bringing device, control Portable steam machine from the release of steam bringing device.
13. apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, the steam generator of Portable steam machine comprises:
Electrodynamic pump, being constructed and being arranged to optionally provides steam by different pump rates, and
User interface, is constructed and is configured to receive user's input, and input to select in different pump rates in response to user.
14. apparatus according to claim 13, wherein, user interface is also constructed and is arranged to, according to providing by that of user's input selection output of not sharing the same light in different pump rates.
15. apparatus according to claim 13, wherein, the steam generator of Portable steam machine also comprises:
Vibrating detector, is constructed and is arranged to detect the movement of Portable steam machine, and
Controller, described controller is coupled to vibrating detector, and is constructed and arranged to: (i) each detection in response to vibrating detector moves and replacement timer, and (ii) when timer reaches scheduled time restriction, steam generator is closed.
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